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Daily Meditation Recordings, with Christine Kupfer – Week of September 2, 2024

Christine Kupfer

Christine Kupfer

We’re fortunate that Christine Kupfer has generously offered to lead our daily meditation sessions this week. To find out more about Christine, and to view her other contributions to Sangha Live, click here. Recordings will be posted by the end of the day of the live session.

 

This week’s topic is “Navigating Constant Change”

 

Embracing change is to realize that everything arises and passes. Despite our efforts, the fundamental truth of impermanence prevails.

Inspired by Buddha’s wisdom, let’s consider this reality as a path to freedom. Through practice, we appreciate the miracle of being alive, cultivating deep peace and contentment amidst life’s inevitable fluctuations.

Navigating through what is, not what should be

September 2, 2024

The 4 sights

September 3, 2024

Touch and go

September 4, 2024

The way out is through

September 5, 2024

Awaken to the simple joys

September 6, 2024

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